Ogmore Valley First Responders

05/11/2024

The defibrillator outside the Corbett is back and active on the circuit.

26/10/2024

Information only.
As far as I am aware, there are no active Community First Responders in this Valley now (I am unable to respond after my stroke unfortunately)
I am still the registered Guardian of the Public Defibrillators in the Valley (apart from Ogmore Rugby Club and the Planka ones) and check them every month, and have replaced batteries and the pads from the OVCFR account as needed. However, we only have £ 17.77 left in there now and pads cost £80 each.
The Comunity Council have agreed to contribute £200.00 per year (Thank you!) but I am not sure that it will cover everything. I am going to continue with this anyway, maybe put a couple of collection pots in shops?
I am going to cancel the website to save money too.
Regards, Bernie Mills

08/09/2021

We have a Public Access Defibrillator available to place somewhere between Blackmill and Nantymoel.
Any suggestions where we can put it?
(Keep the suggestions sensible please! 😄)

10/11/2019

Absolutely beautiful morning in the Ogmore Valley. Join the community at the cenotaph in Pricetown for our annual remembrance celebration at 10.40 "lest we forget"

05/11/2019

Useful imformation on how to keep yourselves/children safe this evening. Enjoy a happy, safe Bonfire night everyone...
https://www.facebook.com/127439507270196/posts/2998495106831274/

13/10/2019

*Useful information for those interested. Some people have Zero alcohol in their life, some have the occasional social drink, binge drink or some people are sadly dependant on alcohol daily.

*Either one of these reasons can get out of hand...where you may find yourself/others who have suffered alchohol poisoning...Be alchohol safe and make yourself aware of what you can do to help, if needed...
CFR Kim♡

Alcohol poisoning can kill. Find out what to do if you think someone might have alcohol poisoning.

24/09/2019

Demand is high across Wales this evening, so please help us & keep 999 for real emergencies only! If you're feeling unwell, please check out NHS Direct Wales online symptom checker.
👉 bit.ly/2sHAfae

14/09/2019

"Quoted from Maesteg First Responders page"
We also agree...This is disgusting. Jon is a HART paramedic, our regional CFR trainer and volunteers for the Coastguard as well as being a busy Dad and husband! Obviously most of the above cannot be carried out while Jon is recovering. Abuse will not be tolerated in the ambulance service. Please share to raise awareness.

Sending you a speedy recovery Jon 😊

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-49676847
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2373704039557260&id=1659777250949946

Assaults on Welsh Ambulance staff rose to 100 in April to June this year, despite tougher new laws.

10/09/2019

If you have been affected by su***de in any way and would like any guidance or support, please be aware that support services are available to help you. Useful contacts include:

♡ TASC - 0800 103 2999

♡ Care First (24/7) - 0800 174 319 for immediate support from a trained counsellor

♡ MIND Blue Light - 0300 303 5999

♡ Wellbeing Support Service - 0300 321 4700

♡ [email protected] 07976767313

You may feel alone, but we CAN all help and support eachother. Welcome to message our page and we can also listen and step you in the right direction for that happier place ((HUGZ)) CFR Kim ♡

09/09/2019

Be Sepsis Aware...its a Killer!!!! Seen a rise in posts being shared recently. Sadly people dying from this deadly infection. It can happen to absolutely anyone...Please share...

07/09/2019

General rule is "Blue to the sky, Orange to the thigh" but some pens are manufactured with different colours. Some pens also take only 3 seconds instead of 10. The instructions will be printed on the side of the pen.

More info here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaphylaxis/treatment/

29/08/2019

💛 We've got loads of free first aid sessions near you in the next few weeks....

📍 Porthcawl
📍 Maesteg
📍 Bridgend
📍 Cowbridge
📍 Barry
📍Cardiff

Join us to learn how to save a life: http://www.stjohn.wales/savealife